Jun 11, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
From Baptist Pastor to Military Chaplain. What's the Difference and How Can We Pray?
Today I speak about becoming a military chaplain.
Clarke Dixon
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May 28, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
What I've Learned About Prayer in My 26 Years as a Pastor
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May 14, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
I Finally Preach a Sermon for Women! Or Do I?
Today we look at Ruth, Hannah, plus many other women from the Bible. Unfortunately, the microphone did not properly connect to my phone. Sorry for the audio quality.
May 7, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
John's Gospel is Different. Is the Bible Inconsistent?
When you have read Matthew, Mark, and Luke, John feels different. Is the Bible inconsistent? The Scripture Focus is John 1:1-18.
Apr 30, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
On the Road to Emmaus
Are you ever confused about faith, Christianity, or the Bible? Are you ever certain about faith, Christianity, or the Bible? You are not alone! Our Scripture Focus today is Luke 24:13-35.
Apr 23, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
Can We Depend on God to Take Our Side?
Can we depend on God to take our side? That is a question we face as we think through Luke Luke 18:1-14.
Apr 16, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
The Kingdom of God Is Closer Than We Think!
Do you wonder when God is going to do the next big thing? You are not alone! Today we go back to that time some Pharisees asked Jesus when the Kingdom was coming in Luke 17:20-37.
Apr 9, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
Seeking a Sign? (Thinking Through Easter)
Are you looking for a sign from God that God exists and loves you? Today we think through the words of Jesus about Jonah and Easter. The Scripture Focus is Matthew 12:38-42
Apr 2, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
On Getting Crucified
Jesus told us to pick up our cross and follow. Today we look at what is meant by that. The Scripture Focus is Luke 9:18-27.
Mar 26, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
Dismissed By Many. Worshipped By Many. Is There a Better Way Forward with the Bible?
Today we think through the nature of the Bible with the help of Luke 1:1-4.
Mar 12, 2023 6:00 AM America/Toronto
The Greatest Commandment; It is Not Just About Love.
Perhaps we all know that the greatest commandment is to love. But do we know that it is not just about love? Today we think through Mark 12: 28-34.
Mar 5, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
Your Faith Has Made You Unwell.
Jesus said to Bartimaeus, "your faith has made you well." Can it happen that faith makes us unwell? Today we will think through Mark 10:46-52 as we seek faith that makes us well.
Feb 26, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
Jesus; A Product of Organised Religion?
Was Jesus invented by organised religion, and therefore not to be trusted? Today we take a look through the lens of Mark's account of Jesus.
Feb 19, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
The Marketing Strategy of Jesus Versus the Promotion of Christianity Today
In today's sermon, continuing a series on reading through the New Testament in a year, we make the move from reading Matthew to Mark. The first thing we notice in Mark is how popular Jesus was. And is?
Feb 12, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
Could God Not Have Done Better?
Could God not have done this better? Perhaps we wonder that when we hear of huge natural disasters in our world. Today we think through this as we continue to read through Matthew's account of the life of Jesus.
Feb 5, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
To Such as These (and Not To Such as These)
Jesus has kind words about the little children. Jesus does not have kind words about the spiritual leaders. Today we dig into why, and how it is important for us.
Jan 29, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
The Jesus Scandal
Have we made Jesus, and Christianity, boring? Today we consider the different picture we get of Jesus as we read through Matthew's Gospel.
Jan 22, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
What Jesus Said About the Big Influencers in Our Lives
Family and Religion are big influencers in our lives. As we continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew we will consider what Jesus had to say about that.
Jan 15, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
Is Opposition Proof that We Are Being Faithful? (Thinking Through the Authority of Jesus)
Is opposition to Christianity proof that we are being faithful? After all, Jesus said "you will be hated by all because of my name" (Matthew 10:22 NRSV). Today we will take a look at this important question as we think through Matthew's focus on the autho
Jan 8, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
Introducing a Better Leader
The World is in a bit of a mess right now and we might want to blame political and spiritual leaders for it. Today as we start reading the Gospel of Matthew, we meet a better leader.
Jan 1, 2023 5:00 AM America/Toronto
How to Read the Bible
With many of us making the commitment to reading through the Bible, or the New Testament this year, we take a moment to think through how to read the Bible, and how not to. The Scripture Focus is 1st John 1:1-4.
Dec 11, 2022 5:00 AM America/Toronto
The Grinch that Stole Joy (Grief)
You've heard of how the Grinch stole Christmas. For Advent we are looking at how our peace, hope, joy, and love can be stolen at Christmas. Today we focus on how our joy can be stolen by grief. The Scripture Focus is Isaiah 35:1-10.
Dec 4, 2022 5:00 AM America/Toronto
The Grinch that Stole Hope (Expectations)
You've heard of how the Grinch stole Christmas. For Advent we are looking at how our peace, hope, joy, and love can be stolen at Christmas. Today we focus on how our hope can be stolen by unwise expectations. The Scripture Focus is Isaiah 11:1-10.
Nov 6, 2022 5:00 AM America/Toronto
Paul Says Women Are to Be Silent in the Church. Is That Fair?
We continue our series on "What Kind of Church" with the theme of justice. This series is based on the cultural statements of Open Table Communities, which can be found at https://www.opentablecommunities.com